Description
Rocky Mountain Snowdrops are a delightful no-bake treat combining the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the rich flavor of peanut butter, crispy Rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, and crunchy roasted peanuts. These bite-sized cookies are perfect for holiday desserts or anytime you crave a sweet, crunchy snack without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound white chocolate (baking bars, chips, or almond bark)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup dry roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set it aside to create a non-stick surface for the cookies to cool on.
- Melt the white chocolate: Place the white chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to prevent melting the peanut butter.
- Combine ingredients: Stir the creamy peanut butter into the melted white chocolate until smooth. Then fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, and dry roasted peanuts until everything is evenly coated.
- Portion mixture: Drop the mixture by 2-tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately so they don’t stick together.
- Allow to set: Let the cookies cool completely at room temperature or speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.
Notes
- For quicker cooling, place the cookies in the fridge to set faster.
- Alternatively, melt the white chocolate in the microwave on half power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between to avoid burning.
- When storing the cookies, separate layers with wax paper to keep them from sticking together.
- To make bars or squares instead, line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment or wax paper with edges overhanging. Pour the mixture in and chill until firm. Lift the set mixture out using the overhang and cut into bars or squares.
- Use white chocolate baking bars, chips, or almond bark interchangeably for melting.
- Line your measuring cup with plastic wrap before adding peanut butter to make transferring easier and less messy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
